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Wendell Tatum Obituary
Anderson - Mrs. Wendell H. Tatum, 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at her home.
Born October 7, 1942 in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Paul Huckaby and Lillian Allen Huckaby.
Wendell was a graduate of Girls High and attended Anderson College. She formerly worked for Anderson School District 5, S.C. Unemployment Office and Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital. Wendell enjoyed the beach and shagging and was a member of the Electric City Shag Club. She was a member of Forest Hill Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Scott Tatum of Anderson, SC; and cousins, Gail Allen Tucker, Becky Allen and Judy Allen Hoag.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Bradford Dean Tatum; and her former husband, Bobby Dean Tatum.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 pm Saturday, February 15, 2020 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 pm with Rev. Tom Owen officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted and memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 43, Anderson, SC 29622.
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Cheryl Thomas
February 27, 2020
My sympathy in the loss of your mom. Am saddened to learn of her death. I knew Wendell when she worked at SCESC and IAPES. She was a pleasure to know.
Judy Bragg
February 15, 2020
Love you . It was a pleasure knowing you . Our talks about President Thrump . Scott God bless you . I am Judy that did live down the street from your Mom . Id stop and talk to her when she was outside . Shes tell me about you and the cat
Peggie Milford
February 14, 2020
My sympathy to you Scott. Love,Peggie milford
Debbie Vaughn
February 13, 2020
I always enjoyed talking with Wendell at the Richard Campbell Nursing Home when I went to visit my Daddy who was a resident there. She was so nice and such an interesting and knowledgeable lady. My deepest heartfelt sympathy to her family and friends.
Debbie Vaughn
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